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H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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Directed By: Nathan Juran, Richard Schickel
Audience Rating: Unrated
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Theatrical Release: December 31, 1969
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Miles Malleson, Norman Bird
H.G. Wells' fantastic account of life on the moon is vividly brought to the screen by special effects master Ray Harryhausen in this amazing sci-fi epic featuring unforgettable extra-terrestrial creatures. The film begins with a team of United Nations astronauts planning an upcoming moon mission. The astronauts are both confused and intrigued by a man (Judd) who claims he, his fiancee and a scientist journeyed to the moon 65 years ago and were attacked by "Selenites," grotesque, human-like ant forms that live in immense crystal caverns. Now it is up to the U.N. team to attempt a lunar landing that could be more horrifying than ever believed possible.
User Submitted H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon Reviews
July 8, 2008
Not As Dated As You Think!
The moon landing in this movie if you notice, is almost exactlly like a recent NASA Landing on Mars, which used a "Bouncing Ball" Type of landing very similar To First Men In The Moon. This Mars landing was The Mars Rover that took videos as it checked out Mars rocks....Any way how do we know What is __In The moon_, when we dont even know what is_ in our own Oceans...I will admit the movie takes Very great liberties, like men in rubber suits..but its called Science Fiction, and for our intertainment,..but I still have to wonder if NASA didnt get their Mars landing Idea from this movie...For its age this movie has wounderful Special Effects..but if your addicted to Color Drenched C.G.I. you wont appreciate the Speciall effects of, genius, Ray Harryhausen..It use to be called "Special Effects ARTIST", now its called Tecnical Effects. Todays "Special Effects" are as close as your Key Board and PC. Nothing Special anymore!
June 7, 2008
first men in the moon dvd
This is a science fiction classic!! with very minimal special effects, but Good acting! One you'll want to have in your collection if you are a fan of the older science fiction movies!
May 30, 2008
Reggie's Review
I have always loved these old Harry Haussen movies. As soon as I can purchase all, I will.
If you are a fan, the price for these movies are worth it!
May 14, 2008
H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon
H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon
The quality of the DVD made this classic sci-fi movie that I originally saw as a kid (I'm now 53 years old) extremely enjoyable to watch. It realy appeared to be superior in quality than the version I saw as a kid. I ordred several more classic sci-fi DVDs but have not had time to view them yet. I hope the quality of those DVDs are as good. If you are a fan of classic sci-fi and/or H.G. Wells, this movie is a must to own.
April 7, 2008
Delightful period film
This movie has a special feel to it that is different to your average sci-fi film, helped by the period setting. Simplistic but highly enjoyable.
February 8, 2008
Great DVD!
This has been one of my favorite movies for many years. Now I can watch it any time!
January 7, 2008
A True Classic
A very entertaining classic Sci-Fi family movie. Fun to watch, great story.
Thomas
November 3, 2007
Destination Moon Review
Movie is "just ok"; not what I remembered. Price and service were great. I'd buy from them again.
July 20, 2007
Delightfully cheesy
It looks pretty dated, with crouched-over guys in bug suits, a cheerfully dotty amateur scientist, and the obligatory saveable babe. Oh, and that little moon-ship had eating facilities, but not a lot for dealing with the inhabitants' other needs of nature.
We don't see them until way past the half-way point, but Harryhausen's wonderful stop-animation makes this memorable. That includes a dancing skeleton, a whale-sized caterpillar, and a few other goodies. The ending shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who's seen War of the Worlds - I haven't read the book in decades, though, so I can't say how closely this tracks Wells's original.
No matter, it's a popcorn movie. Wait for a rainy Saturday and run the flicks - the popcorn will taste just as good either way.
-- wiredweird
May 15, 2007
40 year old, ready to watch some old movies from my childhood
I saw this movie when I was 7 years old.
I just recently got on a kick to watch some of my old favorite Sci-Fi films.
This movie is great, because it has all the charm of the 50's and 60's sci-fi films, but unlike most....this one has a story worthy of HG Wells or Disney. So you get the best of both worlds.
When you add Ray Harryhousing's stop motion special effects...you have this movie hitting every element of what good classic Sci-Fi should be!
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